State • California

SB 1139: Monterey Peninsula Water Management District: nonfunctional turf: noncompliance and enforcement.

John LairdIntroduced

SB 1139 status: Introduced — Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 88, Statutes of 2026 (updated Jul 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100

Bill summary

Official

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Law establishes the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. The act authorizes the district to, among other things, prohibit the use of district water during an emergency caused by drought, or other threatened or existing water shortage, for specific uses that the ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
90%

Benefits

  • Promotes water conservation by prohibiting nonfunctional turf irrigation.
  • Supports drought response policies and efficient water use.

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Supports businesses providing turf replacement services.
  • Prioritizes financial assistance for disadvantaged communities and affordable housing for turf conversion.

Risks

  • Potential costs for property owners to comply with turf removal and replacement.
  • Compliance deadlines may create financial pressure on businesses and HOAs.

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Ensures equitable enforcement of water conservation measures.
  • Provides resources and outreach for turf conversion.

Risks

  • Potential for increased enforcement actions and penalties for noncompliance.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Confidence

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Analysis status

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Warning

While the bill provides exceptions for tree health and safety needs, the definition and scope of these exceptions could lead to enforcement ambiguity.

Limitation

The bill amends existing Water Code sections, and a full understanding requires reviewing the surrounding statutory context.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 88, Statutes of 2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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